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Wasps sign Springbok fullback Le Roux

South African fullback Willie le Roux will join English club Wasps in December at the end of the Japanese rugby season.

Wasps have signed South African fullback Willie le Roux who will join the English rugby club in December at the end of the Japanese season.

The 26-year-old, who has won 37 caps for the Springboks, is playing for the Canon Eagles in Japan's Top League and will bid to help Wasps challenge for their first Premiership title since 2008.

"Willie's knowledge and international experience will be beneficial to our younger players coming through at the club and we look forward to welcoming him to Wasps next year," Wasps director of rugby Dai Young said on Thursday.

"He's shown on a regular basis that he has the ability to be one of the best fullbacks in world rugby."


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